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Band 7+: The bar chart below shows the average amount of money spent per month by households in a particular city on five different categories in 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image features a grouped bar chart titled "Average monthly household expenditure in 2010 and 2020" with the subtitle "Average monthly spending by households in a particular city, measured in dollars." The vertical axis represents dollar amounts labeled at $0, $350, $700, $1 050, and $1 400. The horizontal axis displays five spending categories: Housing, Food, Transport, Entertainment, and Clothing, with bars differentiated by year according to the legend: 2010 and 2020. A callout box for Clothing specifies values of $150 in 2010 and $100 in 2020. Visual bar values for the other categories are approximately: Housing at $850 in 2010 and $1 200 in 2020; Food at $500 in 2010 and $650 in 2020; Transport at $300 in 2010 and $250 in 2020; and Entertainment at $200 in 2010 and $350 in 2020.

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The given bar chart illustrates five different categories that households spent money on per month in a particular city between 2010 and 2020.

Overall, the maximum and the minimum amounts of money were spent on housing and clothing in both 2010 and 2020, respectively.

The average figure for food and entertainment slightly increased by approximately 100-150 dollars by 2020. Likewise, in 2020 households were spending around 400 dollars more on housing than they were ten years ago. By contrast, the amounts of money related to expences on transport and clothing remained almost unchanged, decreasing slightly by 25-50 dollars.

The gap between the figure for entertainment in 2010 and the corresponding value for clothing was expanded, therefore, the spendings on entertaining activities became thrice as high than those on clothes. The figure for food, being not as high as, for example, housing, showed an incline trend and by 2020 reached a value that is twice as high as the figure for transport.

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and highlighting key trends. It correctly identifies the highest and lowest spending categories and notes the general increases and decreases. However, there are a few minor inaccuracies and omissions: the increase in food is described as 'slightly increased by approximately 100-150 dollars' but the actual increase is about $150, which is acceptable; the decrease in transport is stated as '25-50 dollars' but the actual decrease is $50, which is fine. The comparison between entertainment and clothing is somewhat unclear and could be more precise. Additionally, the phrase 'expences' is a typo for 'expenses'. Overall, the report is well-structured and covers the main features, but could benefit from more precise data and clearer comparisons.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overall statement, and a body that groups similar trends. However, the final paragraph introduces a comparison that is somewhat abrupt and could be better integrated. The use of cohesive devices is generally effective, but some transitions (e.g., 'Likewise' and 'By contrast') could be more precise. Consider restructuring the final paragraph to smoothly conclude the report, and ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and shows a good range (e.g., 'illustrates', 'expenditure', 'incline trend', 'thrice as high'). However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'expences' (should be 'expenses') and 'spendings' (should be 'spending' or 'expenditure'). The phrase 'incline trend' is not natural; 'upward trend' would be better. To improve, use more precise and natural collocations, and avoid informal or non-standard terms.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including comparative forms and complex sentences. However, there are a few errors and awkward constructions: 'expences' is a spelling error, 'the spendings on entertaining activities became thrice as high than those on clothes' should be 'three times as high as', and 'being not as high as, for example, housing' is awkwardly phrased. Additionally, the use of 'expanded' in 'was expanded' is incorrect; 'widened' or 'increased' would be more appropriate. Overall, the grammar is mostly accurate, but these minor issues prevent a higher score.

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